Verndale, MN Demographics

A map of Verndale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	418	480	92.5%	93.9%
Black	19	1	4.2%	0.2%
Multiracial	14	18	3.1%	3.5%
Asian	1	1	0.2%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	11	0.0%	2.2%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Verndale, Minnesota has an estimated population of 452, a large decrease from the 511 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 4.2% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Verndale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Verndale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Verndale, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 14.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Verndale is ranked the 525th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Verndale was ranked the 500th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Verndale's White Population

418 residents of Verndale, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Verndale is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Verndale ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verndale's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Verndale's population has decreased from 93.9% to 92.5%.

Verndale is more White than neighboring Aldrich (73% White), Hewitt (76% White), Wadena (77.9% White), and Bertha (88.2% White).

Verndale's Black Population

19 residents of Verndale, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Verndale is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Verndale ranks 551st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verndale's Black population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Black residents' share of Verndale's population has increased from 0.2% to 4.2%.

Verndale is more Black than neighboring Aldrich (0% Black), Hewitt (2.1% Black), Wadena (1.8% Black), Bertha (0% Black), and Staples (0% Black).

Verndale's Asian Population

1 residents of Verndale, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Verndale is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Verndale ranks 568th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verndale's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Verndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Verndale is more Asian than neighboring Aldrich (0% Asian), Hewitt (0% Asian), Wadena (0% Asian), Bertha (0% Asian), and Staples (0% Asian).

Verndale's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Verndale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Verndale is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Verndale ranks 576th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verndale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Verndale's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Verndale is less Hispanic than neighboring Hewitt (1.4% Hispanic), Wadena (4.5% Hispanic), Bertha (2.7% Hispanic), and Staples (5.4% Hispanic).

Verndale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Verndale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Verndale is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Verndale ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verndale's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Verndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Verndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wadena (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bertha (3.6% Native American/Other).

Verndale's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Verndale, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Verndale is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Verndale ranks 437th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verndale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Verndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Verndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Staples (2% Multiracial). Verndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Aldrich (27% Multiracial), Hewitt (20.5% Multiracial), Wadena (15.5% Multiracial), and Bertha (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.